Colorado legal term
Knife in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Knife” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.
What does “Knife” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Knife" means any dagger, dirk, knife, or stiletto with a blade over three and one-half inches in length, or any other dangerous instrument capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing wounds, but does not include a hunting or fishing knife carried for sports use. (C.R.S. § 18-12-101)
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